”flying machine”. Toad's engine suddenly stalls and he crashes into the river. During the end credits, the river bankers are pulling Toad and his machine out of the river - life on the Riverbank and in the Wild Wood appears set to continue as before. Behind the scenes The weasels have a greater role and are considerably more villainous and menacing in this adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's beloved story. The main banqueting hall and grand staircase of Toad Hall were inspired by the ones in Loftus Hall in Ireland. Cast Sir David Jason as Toad and the Chief Weasel Richard Pearson as Mole Ian Carmichael as Ratty Sir Michael Hordern as Badger Beryl Reid as Mrs Carrington-Moss, the magistrate Una Stubbs as the Jailor's daughter and Rosemary, Reggie's wife Jonathan Cecil as Reggie, the motorist Brian Trueman as Henchman Weasel and various voices Allan Bardsley as Alfred the Horse, the Policeman and the Jailer Edward Kelsey as the Engine Driver and the Clerk See also The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad The Wind in the Willows (1995 film) The Wind in the Willows (1996 film) The Wind in the Willows (2006 film) References External links 1983 films 1983 animated films British animated films British children's films 1980s stop-motion animated films Cosgrove Hall Films films Animated films based on children's books Animated films about frogs Films about badgers Films about mice and rats Films based on The Wind in the Willows 1983 children's films Animated films about rats Films scored by Keith Hopwood 1980s children's animated films 1980s British animated films Films shot in Greater Manchester 1980s English-language films 1980s British films Films about weasels